Business Development Intern

About LearningShala

LearningShala, founded in 2017, is an online education guidance platform dedicated to making higher education choices clear and informed. It helps students compare 55+ top online universities across 40+ factors and has supported over 10,000 students through admissions, career planning, and post-admission services. With a network of 200+ Verified Mentors, LearningShala provides free, transparent counseling across 100+ online programs in business, IT, healthcare, arts, and other fields. Operating pan-India through virtual sessions, the team focuses on trust, data-backed insights, and 1:1 guidance to help students make confident career decisions. LearningShala continues to grow as a student-first platform that simplifies the higher education journey.

About the Role

This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Intern role based in Noida.

Key Responsibilities

• Support lead generation activities, including identifying prospective students and education partners through online research, outreach, and follow-ups.
• Conduct market research.
• Maintain and update lead databases.
• Assist in the development of targeted outreach campaigns.
• Coordinate with mentors and counselors.
• Respond to inquiries.
• Provide clear information about programs and services to potential learners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.
• Document feedback from prospects.
• Contribute to growth initiatives that enhance LearningShala’s reach.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage prospects clearly and professionally.
• Solid analytical skills and familiarity with market research techniques to interpret data and identify opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability in lead generation, including prospecting, qualifying leads, and maintaining organized records.
• Comfort using productivity tools (e.g., spreadsheets, CRM or lead management systems, email platforms) and basic digital literacy.
• High level of motivation, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Interest in the education and edtech sector, with a learner-focused and ethical approach to sales and outreach.
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in business, marketing, economics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).